Origin
Medina, TN
Night in Medina on Saturday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medina, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
153.7 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medina, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Medina, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is 153.7 miles and takes about 2h 58m via I 40, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traveling from one point in Tennessee to another. Given its relatively short distance and straightforward highway focus, it’s a convenient option for a single-day journey. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient drive rather than a scenic exploration. Plan for a smooth ride with minimal complexities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.8 miles from Medina, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 82.6 mi | 1h 28m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 52.2 mi | 55m |
| Spring Creek Highway | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Spring Creek Law Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| I 24 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Law Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Foster Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 82.6 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Central Street
42 ft
·
4 sec
·
Central Street
2
Turn left onto West Avenue
138 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Avenue
3
Turn right onto SR 152
507 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto SR 152
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Foster Avenue
5
Continue on SR 152
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Spring Creek Highway
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 70
7
Turn right onto SR 152
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Spring Creek Law Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR 152
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Law Road
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
10
Merge onto I 40
83 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 40
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
12
Merge onto I 840
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto SR 96
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn slight left
341 ft
·
14 sec
18
Turn left onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
19
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 3 hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time. Starting in the morning allows you to arrive in Murfreesboro with plenty of daylight remaining. The longest stretch without a major road change is 82.6 miles on I 40, so plan for a fuel stop before or during that segment if your tank is low. Given the efficient nature of the drive, you likely won't need more than one planned stop for gas or a quick break. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach the Murfreesboro area, especially during peak hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.8 miles from Medina, TN, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.8 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Medina, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Medina, TN
This is one driving day of about 153.7 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Medina, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 82.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.8 miles from Medina, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 151.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 152 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 152 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
12 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
94.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
7
147.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
151.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.03 one way
$48.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.38 | $52.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.58 | $59.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.94 | $67.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.14 | $7.38 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.52 | $9.84 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Night in City of Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 153.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 40. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 82.6 miles on I 40, which means you can maintain a consistent speed for a significant portion of your trip. The journey begins on Tennessee National Guard Parkway and Spring Creek Highway before merging onto the interstate. Expect a predominantly fast-paced drive with limited opportunities for leisurely cruising, as the character of the road is built for efficient travel between destinations.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.6 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 152 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 152 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 94.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Medina, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.
Franklin
94.8 mi in
|
~1h 50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 153.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.6 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Murfreesboro, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 152 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 94.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Murfreesboro, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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